By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
11 August 2025- The Kimberley SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit are investigating a rape that allegedly occurred at a tavern in the Kimberley CBD and request that the public assist with information regarding a person of interest that might be able to assist with information regarding the incident.
This comes after a woman (25) alleges that on 4 August 2024, at approximately midnight, she requested a lift home from an unknown man driving a yellow two-door hatched-back vehicle. The man drove with her to a dark, secluded area near the state veterinary on the Boshof Road and threatened her with a knife and raped her.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said after the ordeal the victim allegedly jumped out of the vehicle, but the man grabbed her through the car window and dragged her with the moving vehicle.
“The victim sustained injuries and reported the matter to the police. The person of interest is approximately 35 years-old, light brown in complexion, 1.6m tall, chubby and speaks Afrikaans.
“He was wearing a jacket and t-shirt with a dark coloured cap. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Pabalelo Mongale on 082 302 0473 or 053 838 4255 or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or utilize the MySaps app,” he said.
Kock further said all information will be treated confidentially. He added that the investigation continues.
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